There was a time when being updated with the latest news was almost a civic duty in many Filipino households. Growing up, staying informed was simply part of daily life. I remember watching NewsWatch with Harry Gasser and Loren Legarda, then later tuning in to Noli de Castro’s Magandang Gabi Bayan with the family. The…
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The Resume That God Reads
In today’s world, we carefully curate our resumes and LinkedIn profiles. We list achievements, highlight skills, and even choose the right keywords to catch a recruiter’s attention. We attend webinars, earn certifications, volunteer strategically, and build networks—all to improve our chances of being noticed, invited, and eventually chosen. But what if we thought about our…
10 Things the Bible Actually Says About Money
Let’s be real — managing money these days can feel like playing financial whack‑a‑mole. You knock out one expense and three more pop up. Between rent, bills, subscriptions, and “I deserve this” takeout, no wonder our wallets are exhausted. But here’s something wild: scroll through any “money advice” feed — investing tips, debt-free journeys, budgeting…
The 7 Things I Did and Learned In 2025
It’s that time of the year to reflect how time flew by, how it unfolded and how our experiences taught us lessons. Many of us make it a habit to exclaim why has time passed so quickly, probably because our brains compress routine experiences and time pass more quickly as we get older and form…
Live and Incubus Concert in Sydney
It is not often that rock music fans get the chance to see Incubus and Live perform together. After being blown away by the performance of The Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox Twenty earlier in February, I jumped at the chance to secure my spot to watch Live and Incubus at Hordern Pavilion in Moore…
15 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned in 2023
In what I planned to be a yearly tradition with a low likelihood of recurrence, I would like to share a summary of what I learned in 2023. Our observations highlight the eternal knowledge that happiness is not a goal, but a harmonious dance with gratitude and purpose in the fabric of the year 2023,…
Importance of Living with No Regrets
“If only. Those must be the two saddest words in the world.” ― Mercedes Lackey We all make mistakes in life. We stumble, deviate from our intended path, and experience failure. It’s a fundamental part of our nature as human beings and a crucial aspect of our journey of self-discovery. Even though it can be painful…
Memories with My Mother
I took a day off on the 22nd of February, with no other plan but to attend the Ash Wednesday mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta. I chose this church despite being 12.5 kilometers away and further than other churches I often go to because I’d like to make a connection with a trip…
Australia Day
Australia Day. A wonderful time to take a break from a work week that is starting to build momentum from a relatively quiet month in the aftermath of an office shutdown in December. The weather forecast looked great, and everyone should expect sunny skies to rule the day with great ferocity, just like in the…
My Family’s Journey Through Kidney Disease
A year after my wife’s kidney transplant: the 2014 diagnosis in Hong Kong, the long road through dialysis, and the faith that carried us through.